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Buckshot, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Yuma County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
12 Population 40/sq mi density
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
565 Violent Crime/100K 3,621 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
565 violent crimes/100K (49% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buckshot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 94°F Jul (35°C)
Annual Average74.8°F
39% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average94°F (35°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation156 ft (48 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates32.7403°N, 114.4831°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyYuma County County
Nearest AirportYuma Mcas/Yuma International (YUM)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 3.6"
91% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 0.59"
Driest Month (May) 0.04"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.5 / 100
Community Resilience1.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Very Low
Volcano Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

8,703 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Apr 4, 2010 The 2010 Sierra El Mayor, B.C., Mexico Earthquake M7.2 91 km
Dec 30, 2009 12km N of Delta, B.C., MX M5.8 73 km
Jun 15, 2010 8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA M5.7 134 km
Dec 8, 2001 22km S of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 96 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.7 89 km
Feb 22, 2002 13km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.7 92 km
Mar 7, 2020 71km SE of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.5 117 km
Apr 4, 2010 9km SW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 88 km
Aug 26, 2012 4km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.4 104 km
Apr 4, 2010 12km WNW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.4 92 km
May 24, 2006 6km SSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.4 85 km
Aug 26, 2012 5km NNW of Brawley, CA M5.3 105 km
Apr 8, 2010 12km SW of Alberto Oviedo Mota, B.C., MX M5.3 98 km
Apr 4, 2010 15km SSW of Progreso, B.C., MX M5.3 112 km
Jun 5, 2021 11km W of Calipatria, CA M5.3 116 km
Apr 5, 2010 27km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.2 105 km
Oct 3, 1994 5 km NE of Ejido Doctor Alberto Oviedo Mota (El Indiviso), Mexico M5.2 87 km
Feb 11, 2008 7km WSW of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 86 km
Feb 9, 2008 8km W of Delta, B.C., MX M5.1 86 km
Feb 18, 2011 17km SSW of Estacion Coahuila, B.C., MX M5.1 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 16, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 17, 1959 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF1 8 km 0
Sep 13, 1966 EF1 19 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF1 14 km 0
Oct 13, 2018 EF0 18 km 0
Jan 21, 2010 EF0 89 km 0
Aug 10, 2006 EF0 31 km 0
Aug 30, 2000 EF0 62 km 0
Sep 22, 1987 EF0 10 km 0
Sep 28, 1979 EF0 30 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 30 km 0
Feb 10, 1978 EF0 53 km 0
Jun 7, 1972 EF0 82 km 0
Jul 5, 1965 EF0 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (117 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Salton Buttes Lava dome(s) -40 m (-131 ft) 210 117 km
Pinacate Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,200 m (3,937 ft) Unknown 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: KING VALLEY (32,964 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 KING VALLEY 32,964 67 km
2006 CIBOLA 4,703 68 km
2011 THREE SLASHES 4,581 63 km
1989 LAGUNA II 3,042 12 km
1989 FERGUSON 2,284 30 km
1992 WALTERS 2,170 62 km
2013 ISLAND LAKE 2,021 39 km
1987 FERGUSONLK 1,692 29 km
2005 GETTING 1,403 59 km
2021 CLIP 1,295 47 km
2019 BERMUDA 1,175 12 km
2005 CAMINO 1,144 96 km
2003 MITTRY 1,066 13 km
1990 YOCUM 1,006 90 km
1987 IMPERIAL 1,006 25 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 0.5 in
February 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
June 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 94°F (35°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 93°F (34°C) 0.6 in Wettest
September 88°F (31°C) 0.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
November 64°F (18°C) 0.2 in
December 56°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Buckshot has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 56°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 3.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.6") and May the driest (0.0").

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